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Belles XLM 2 Channel Audiophile Preamplifier with Custom Power Supply

$ 263.47

Availability: 20 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: Belles
  • Type: Preamplifier
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Model: XLM
  • Condition: This preamp is in very nice condition. It has been taken care of. Please look at all the pictures.

    Description

    For sale is a used Belles XLM analog 2 channel preamplifier. I bought it without a power supply. I built a custom one that is probably better than the Belles original unit. Why? I don't think there's included a Corcom line filter to remove noise coming in on the AC line. The power supply was built in a high quality Hammond case. It is also fuse protected.
    The preamps electrolytic caps have been replaced with Panasonic and Nichicon caps. Belles used some really nice film caps for coupling so no need to change those.Belles really added some nice touches. They located the signal switching to the back of the cabinet to keep the signal path short! They used high quality silver RCA jacks for all input and output connections. Full magnetic phono input is provided.Not too many preamps have Noble pots for volume, bass, and treble. When I was assembling the unit a setscrew cracked in the balance knob. In order to do the best solution I re-tapped the balance control knob and used a bigger set screw. I also replaced the balance pot with a Bourns potentiometer.
    The preamp has been fully tested and works great. It sounds wonderful. A very nicely textured mid and upper frequency. High resolution without being overly bright.
    All sales are final. This does not mean you will get stuck with a non-functioning unit.
    My return policy: If the unit fails to operate as it was intended, I pay the return shipping. If I find upon return the preamp operates without a problem you pay the shipping.
    Shipping to PR or Hawaii is extra. US only sales please. Shipping provided by UPS, no Fedex at this time. Because Ups does not ship to P.O. Boxes I won’t either.